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    La Cocina

    3.9 (44 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Maria S.

    This is a great little spot right off of Route 23 in Fairfield close to the Target. They have a nice selection daily you can get regular sandwiches and hamburgers in addition to a fantastic little Latin menu. I have had their papa rellenas, empanadas and bistec en salsa. All of which were super delicious. Definitely make me want to come back even more. My only qualm with this restaurant is that they are only open during the week and only until 4 p.m.

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    Michele D.

    Small little deli that serves up breakfast, sandwiches and Latin cuisine. What a combo right? Been here a couple times for lunch and each time have gone with the hot spanish food. Not the best I've ever tasted but location wise, it does the job when I'm craving some rice and beans. They offer small and large plates depending on your appetite. I have also tried the empanadas which are pretty decent. They do accept cash and cards. Closed on weekends. Have a couple seats inside if you chose to dine in.

    Ordered the "special for the day". And the meat smells like it was left out for 3 days. Disgusting!

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    12 years ago

    Awesome place for lunch on the weekdays if you are craving home cooked Spanish. Everything is great.

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    14 years ago

    Was all good till I got an Italian Hot Dog with spoiled hotdogs. Never went back.

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    excellent latin food everything is homemade from empanadas,papa rellena ,plaintains, the cuban sandwiches are excellent.

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    Honey's Kitchen - Pesto omelette

    Honey's Kitchen

    4.6(154 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    This place is super cute and off the beaten path. It's not on 46 or Bloomfield Avenue, so I…read morewouldn't have known it was here without Yelp. Very homey breakfast place with big portions. It's a little house and then they have a few tables outside... With great umbrellas! It started to rain while we were there and we were totally covered by the umbrella. I wish the zucchini omelette had shredded zucchini instead of chunks. But the home fries were very tasty, the coffee was good old diner style coffee, and Orlando was a super server. Definitely would come here again if I need to meet folks for breakfast in this area.

    Oh, I wish Honey's Kitchen was nearby! I went in for breakfast on Friday 2/13/26, and left very…read morehappy. Walked in before 10, was given a friendly greeting and had a cup of coffee in my hand in less than a minute. Great coffee. I find extremely strong brews overwhelm the subtleties of coffee (I imagine that puts me in a small minority, but I know what I like). Honey's coffee was great. Choosing from a couple of dozen enticing choices wasn't easy; I went with a Mexican omelette. Served with pretty good home fries and very lightly buttered rye toast, I couldn't finish it. Little by little the small space with about a dozen and a half tables slowly filled up, yet I was never rushed. The second cup of coffee was s good as the first, and it was topped off by another friendly waitress (love teamwork). The place did get quite loud, but the sounds of happy people enjoying great food is one of the joys of life. A small parking lot abuts the restaurant. I intend to go back and I highly recommend it.

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    Counter area and kitchen.

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    The Fine Grind - A Coffee Bar - Vanilla Snuggle + toasted everything bagel with cream cheese

    The Fine Grind - A Coffee Bar

    4.1(437 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Had their bagel ham and cheese, tasted great! Coffee was decent. I do enjoy the rustic and homey…read morefeel. My sister's latte looked great too. The robot brings food/drinks to you! Forgot to take photos. We also tried the oatmeal which tasted amazing too! I'd pick small business prior to franchises. Will be back when in area.

    Came on a Sunday just before noon to get an oat latte and maybe a muffin or some kind of treat…read more There were people seated at various tables and a pretty long line waiting ready for their orders, and as this was my first time, I was waiting behind somebody who then told me that this wasn't the line for ordering and to walk up to the counter which I did. I ordered a large latte with cinnamon, a croissant for chocolate chip cookies and a heated cinnamon roll. All this took 20 minutes to get. The staff seemed to be overwhelmed by the amount of people and took very long time to fulfill the order. Which was unfortunate because the coffee is actually pretty good, and it looks like they have a lot of events at this space that would be fun to come back to. Like a poetry open Mike game nights art painting. But the care in service leaves a lot to be desired. The cinnamon roll was soft and tasty and not overly sweet, which I appreciated and the chocolate chip cookies were also very good. the croissant was smashed inside the take away container as an afterthought and not with any care. This is something that I believe warrants attention by Management to train the staff. And waited essentially 25 minutes after ordering for

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    Robot wait staff!

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    Original Pancake House - Essex special

    Original Pancake House

    4.2(525 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Sometimes you just gotta have a big'ol stack of Pancakes people and there's no better place on the…read morefreakin planet to get your FILL than over at the OG Pancake House. All kinds of Retro Classic Diner vibes emanate all throughout this timeless restaurant from their unmistakable oldies tunes playing in the background to their classic style leather booths, this place is unquestionably a local landmark. Friends of mine have named this as one of the best breakfast spots around and I couldn't agree more with them, whole heartedly in fact. Currently I've become a huge fan of their Blueberry Pancakes which are outstanding and have kind of crepe-like texture to them. They're made with fresh picked berries from Hammonton NJ baked-in and topped with real Blueberry Syrup for the win. We're talking about some seriously epic YUMMMMMMERS !! As you would expect they serve an excellent eye opening Freshly Brewed Dark Roast Coffee here and also offer lighter blends for customers looking for a milder less intense brew. [ lightweights ] jk  Lol Even the complimentary water that they serve here is exceptional and unbelievably refreshing: eco-friendly Blue Drop Water- yes please and thank you. Service here is always friendly fast and efficient ask for Michelle L she is a Rockstar. You'll find plenty of parking available with easy access to Bloomfield Avenue. Come And Get Your Munch On!!

    Been going here for 10 years and lately the decline in quality is apparent almost every time we go…read more Over greasy food, orders coming out wrong, eggs no where near cooked as ordered. It seems like you either get great food or not and there is no in between. The amount of grease oozing out of the cornbeef hash I got today you could fill a kiddie pool with. When spending $75+ for a family of 3 for breakfast and the ball is dropped this much people will not come back

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    Original Pancake House

    Original Pancake House - Blueberry Pancakes and, the New Jersey specialty, Taylor Pork Roll.

    Blueberry Pancakes and, the New Jersey specialty, Taylor Pork Roll.

    Original Pancake House - More coffee cup colors...never know which one you'll get.

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    More coffee cup colors...never know which one you'll get.

    Calandra's Mediterranean Grill

    Calandra's Mediterranean Grill

    3.9(255 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    We were there for Mother's Day dinner at 5:30 and were enjoying our meal until we were approached…read moreby a very unpleasant man who failed to introduce himself. He immediately started barking at us about how we had made a reservation for four adults and one child, and that we would have to pay full price for the fourth adult which was $80 who did not show up. When we were seated, I had already apologized to the server that the fourth person could not make it, and the server -- who had otherwise been wonderful -- politely told us it was fine. I really thought this won't be a big deal like other establishments that are even more high end. I later learned that the individual's name was Tom. Describing his behavior as merely rude would be an understatement; his conduct was obnoxious, unprofessional, and unnecessarily aggressive. First, being charged the full $80 price for a guest who did not attend was extremely shocking and disappointing. More concerning, however, was the manner in which Tom approached and addressed us. In all my years of dining out, I have never experienced such poor service or such an inappropriate attitude from restaurant staff. Although I was eventually provided with containers to pack some food to take home, the entire experience left me feeling deeply insulted and completely ruined what was meant to be a special Mother's Day dinner. This Tom, who I was told aa a manger lacks a professionalism to be a qualified one. He needs a major attitude change.

    It's a great spot if you're looking for a nice night out at an Italian restaurant for a good meal…read more Great food quality, presentation and execution. Prices are a bit premium so not an everyday place but nice for an occasional celebration. Zuppa di Pesce and Branzino Alla Griglia were delicious!

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    Cucina Calandra

    Cucina Calandra

    3.8(352 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    It was our first time at this particular Calandra's. The decor was classy and the lighting was…read morepretty. The waiter was a little on the grumpy side and not pleasant. It definitely felt as if he didn't want to be bothered being there. The food was delicious. Each dish came out hot and the portion sizes were good. Each of our entrees were extremely flavorful and different. We would definitely try it again with hopes the service is a little friendlier next time.

    Last year I missed out on the Cucina Calandra Grinch/Christmas experience and I vowed to not let…read morethat happen this year. As soon as I saw that reservations were live, I immediately made mine! I had a Thursday dinner reservation that I eventually needed to cancel and remake for a lunch reservation. Didn't love that I had to go for lunch but oh well. Our reservation was for Noon which meant that they were just opening up for the day and boy were they busy! There were a ton of people coming in for lunch. Getting situated and to our table took a few because of the overwhelming amount of reservations. I booked our table in the Lounge area rather than the dining room and glad I did as it seems to be more festive! Food-wise we ate the Pollo Parm Pizza and the Hot Calamari. Both were good but nothing spectacular. We ordered festive drinks which were $18 each -- a little high but I get it. We skipped on dessert and got dessert drinks instead - I had the Tiramisu Martini which was delightful!

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    Beautifully Renovated Dining Room

    Cucina Calandra - Mother's Day buffet

    Mother's Day buffet

    Cucina Calandra - Grilled Red Snapper on a bed of spinach topped with bruschetta w balsamic drizzle.  Very good!

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    Grilled Red Snapper on a bed of spinach topped with bruschetta w balsamic drizzle. Very good!

    La Cocina - delis - Updated September 2026

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